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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Interior entrance
Beach
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Animal Tracks Adventure Golf
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Spy Quest Laser Maze
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Dock - 5 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 9 min walk
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 18 min walk
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Beach hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay.
I enjoyed the room, clean which is super important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I reserved a room by the pool. When I checked in the guy said he “ upgraded” us to a lake side room. So we had to walk across the parking lot to get to the pool and back. It’s November so it was cold. Wish I would have said something. I will next time for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water in hot tub came out yellow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very outdated ave the breakfast was old
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good location. I got a good price, perhaps because it was off season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a King, however the rooms with king beds were being remodeled. We were upgraded to a suite, which was very nice! The view from the balcony overlooking the water was beautiful and peaceful! The front desk staff were very nice and Samone in housekeeping was wonderful! The water pressure in the shower was perfect and the water was hot! The beds were comfortable and the rooms were nice and warm since it is November. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel right next to the water. Wonderful amenities and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Silas

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The wall paper was peeling and rooms were dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James, Zeeland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, but poor climate control
Clean, comfy beds, great view of Lake Huron, decent hot breakfast with wide variety. Our biggest complaint is poor climate control. Rooms are long, with heating/cooling unit on one end and bathroom on the other. Since there is no ducted air movement, the heat had to flow across the room through the open bathroom door to keep it warm. Even worse, our heater started to howl and clunk after midnight, so I lost a lot of sleep, making my next day less pleasant. Also, we had to walk quite far along outside hallways during a chilly autumn night to get to our room. Finally, although the rooms were clean and the beds were comfy, the exterior could use a little cosmetic maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived around 6pm. I guess it wasn't too late. But the staff at the desk was not friendly. I didn't feel welcome! Also, the room was too dark!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Overall the stay was just ehh.
Was an ok hotel that had a nice view but when I was sitting on the balcony all I could smell was other customers smoking their marijuana. The beds were hard. Breakfast location was in an inconvenient location. You had to take outside stairs in the elements to get there. The selection of food for breakfast was good with a few hot items. Overall the stay was just ehh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue Kazmierczak

Travelled with group
On the water. Beautiful site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Great breakfast each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024